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Acer Vero HL6820G vs Optoma UZ38X

What Vero HL6820G does better (4) and where UZ38X wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acer Vero HL6820G
Acer · 2026Vero HL6820G
8.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$970
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Optoma UZ38X
Optoma · 2026UZ38X
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$1,050
9.3Picture8.6
6.5Setup & placement4.6
7.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Vero HL6820GUZ38X
322 × 225109238 × 130215
Vero HL6820GUZ38XDifference
Height225 mm130 mm+95 mm
Width322 mm238 mm+84 mm
Depth109 mm215 mm−106 mm
Weight3.2 kg3.4 kg−0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Vero HL6820G better than UZ38X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,800 lm+5%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:1 vs 1,500,000:12.3×
  3. Optical zoom2× vs 1.3×+54%
  4. Weight3.2 kg vs 3.4 kg+6%

Why is UZ38X better than Vero HL6820G?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Vero HL6820GAcer Vero HL6820G≈ US$9708.5
Optoma UZ38XOptoma UZ38X≈ US$1,0507.9
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm3,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)3,500,000:11,500,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.21:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.59:11.59:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.68 m
Smallest image size26″28″
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom2×1.3×
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption195 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise—33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB28 dB
Weight3.2 kg3.4 kg
Width322 mm238 mm
Height225 mm130 mm
Depth109 mm215 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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